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Mr. MoCo’s 15 Favorite Ice Cream Spots in MoCo

Published July 16, 2023 at 10:29AM | Updated July 22, 2023 at 7:53AM

In honor of National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 16th), I wanted to share my current 15 favorite ice cream spots in MoCo. I say current because this list often changes with places moving in and out of my rotation. While I love just about every ice cream place there is, I’m choosing the 15 that appeal to me the most right now. I’m also including places that offer “frozen treats” because I consider it all in the ice cream family. If there’s a place not listed, it’s just not currently in my top 15, which is likely to look different than yours (I’m only one person and can only eat so much ice cream, so there are also likely places I haven’t been to yet 😊). The list you’ll see below is accurate as of July 16th, 2023:

15. Sprinkles (Potomac): A Potomac Village staple since the late 80s, I first tried Sprinkles at some point in the 90s. It’s a bit out of the way in terms of things I’ve done in general so I haven’t been lately, but I enjoy it when I go.

New Silver Spring Starbucks Location Moves Closer Toward Opening

By MCS Staff

Published July 16, 2023 at 7:51AM

Last October we let you know that Peet’s Coffee would be closing its Silver Spring location with a Starbucks taking over the storefront at 1316 East-West Highway at The Blair’s Shopping Center in Silver Spring. Construction began back in March and has come pretty far with the location looking very close to being ready (photos below). An opening date is not yet available.

The Berkeley, California-born Peet’s coffee chain that closed, originally planned to open 23 locations in the DC area in 2014/2015, with the first debuting at 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. MoCo locations included the Silver Spring location and two Bethesda locations– one in Montgomery Mall that closed in 2017 and one at 7629 Old Georgetown Rd that closed in 2020 after 6 years. Photos courtesy of Instagram user @_zainyyy_

Police Investigating Saturday Afternoon Shooting Near Railroad Station

By Patrick Herron

Published July 15, 2023 at 6:25PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the parking lot of the Silver Spring Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station at 8100 Georgia Avenue.

According to MCPD, “At approximately 1:54 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Station at 8110 Georgia Avenue for the report of a person who walked into the station, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

Concern for Missing 65-Year-Old-Male

By MCS Staff

Published July 14, 2023 at 1:41PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section is looking for a 65-year-old missing from Aspen Hill.

65-year-old David Ways was last seen on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., leaving his residence on Hewitt Ave. He is 5’4″, 145 lbs, gray hair, and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants and black/white Nike shoes. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of David Ways is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

The Blair Witch Project, Created by a Wheaton HS Grad and Filmed Primarily in MoCo, Was Released 24 Years Ago Today

By MCS Staff

Published July 14, 2023 at 1:06PM

The Blair Witch Project was released on this day in 1999, 24 years ago– the first installment of the Blair Witch franchise. Did you know The Blair Witch Project was primarily filmed right here in Montgomery County?

In the indie supernatural horror, three film students camp in the fictional Black Hills Forest of Burkittsville, Maryland in October of 1994 to film a documentary on the local legend of the Blair Witch. Mysteriously, the trio vanishes, leaving behind hours of footage to be discovered a year later by University of Maryland anthropology students. What the viewer witnesses is this purportedly real home video style footage.

La Casita to Open New Location in Laurel

By MCS Staff

Published July 13, 2023 at 2:16PM

La Casita, founded in Montgomery County when the Silver Spring location opened in 2002, has announced an upcoming location in nearby Laurel. La Casita Pupuseria currently has locations serving Germantown, Gaithersburg, Nationals Park & Union Market District.

Per La Casita on social media, “We have a very special announcement to make (and please pardon our dust 👷🏽‍♂️)…a brand new La Casita Pupuseria is coming to Laurel, MD! Yes, we are super excited to finally be able to reveal after a long project that hopefully by Fall 2023 we will be able to serve the greater Laurel area right on Baltimore Ave.”

Update: Montgomery County Police Investigating Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published July 13, 2023 at 11:11AM | Updated July 13, 2023 at 11:49AM

Per MCPD: Several people were injured and transported to area hospitals following an early morning shooting in Layhill. Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District officers responded to the rear of the Sole D’italia restaurant in the Norbeck-Layhill community at approximately 12:15 a.m., after multiple reports of shots being fired.

Investigators learned that there was an argument inside of the restaurant that spilled into the parking lot, where shots were fired. Investigators are working to determine who was involved in the shooting. This is an active investigation.

Target Offering a 20% Off Deal For Teachers and College Students

By MCS Staff

Published July 13, 2023 at 10:38AM

Target is kicking off its back-to-school and back-to-college season, announcing deep savings events and season-long deals to make back-to-school shopping easy and affordable for its guests. New this year, Target is also expanding its popular Teacher Appreciation Event to give teachers a one-time 20% discount on an entire shopping trip and bringing back a one-time 20% discount on an entire shopping trip for verified college students through Target Circle, the retailer’s free-to-join loyalty program. With deals starting at under $1 and most under $15, Target is offering even more ways to save as students and teachers prepare to return to school.

“Our back-to-school and back-to-college assortment features a broad range of essentials that are priced right for all families. From on-trend Cat & Jack outfits and fun and functional Room Essentials dorm décor, to supplies of all kinds from Mondo Llama and top national brands, Target has everything to help students from pre-K to college start the school year in affordable style,” said Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “We’re also pleased to expand our 20% teacher discount across the entire store and on Target.com, to provide teachers with even greater value on the items they need for their classrooms. Both teachers and students can count on Target for all their school-year gear at great prices.”

Pastor Convicted of Raping Parishioner

By Patrick Herron

Published July 13, 2023 at 10:13AM

Courtesy Google Maps

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “After a bench trial in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Karla Smith found defendant, Erick Odir Vidal-Fuentes, 39, of Hyattsville, guilty of Second-Degree Rape and Fourth-Degree Sex Offense. The trial concluded Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Vidal-Fuentes faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on October 4^th, 2023 at 9 a.m.

This stems from an incident on September 29^th, 2020, at the Iglesia Pentecostal El Fin Viene on the 7500 block of New Hampshire Ave. in Takoma Park, where Vidal-Fuentes was serving as pastor. The victim was a parishioner. Vidal-Fuentes currently has another case pending for assault on an additional parishioner who came forward and testified during this trial.

Five Hospitalized After Shooting Outside of Montgomery County Restaurant, According to Police

By MCS Staff

Published July 13, 2023 at 7:52AM

Per Montgomery County Police: Fourth District officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired at approximately 12:15 a.m., followed by multiple reports of people shot to the rear of the Sole D’Italia Restaurant in the Norbeck-Layhill community.

Officers arrived on scene and found four victims with gunshot wounds. Two of the gunshot victims sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries; and the third and fourth victims sustained minor injuries. A fifth gunshot victim was transported by private automobile to an area hospital and was treated for a minor injury. Officers applied a tourniquet to one of the victims.

Montgomery County Man Wins Fifth $50,000 Lottery Prize of 2023

By Patrick Herron

Published July 12, 2023 at 4:49PM | Updated July 12, 2023 at 5:38PM

A Montgomery County man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Pick 5 lottery ticket at a Hyattsville convenience store. Back in May, the same man won a combined $200,000 after purchasing four winning Pick 5 tickets. Story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“Pick 5 is a sizzling hot game for a lucky Silver Spring player, who returned to the Lottery Winner’s Circle this week to claim his fifth $50,000 prize this year. In May, the 43-year-old arrived at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim a combined $200,000 Pick 5 prize comprised of four $50,000 winning tickets. The Montgomery County resident also bought his latest winning ticket at Hyattsville Convenience Store, which sold him the four previous winning tickets. The big difference came in the random numbers he selected – 98557 – in the July 10 drawing and the numbers of tickets he purchased with the same number.